4Player Podcast

4Player OG David returns to the hot seat this week and with him comes his unique brand of chaos... and impressions of a bizarre but intriguing game called ' Zanki Zero .' Nick and Nolan take a deeper dive into Assassin's Creed Valhalla to try and pinpont what makes this game more enjoyable than it's predecessors. Brad expounds upon why Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity might be worth your time and...

This week's episode is jam packed full of new games to talk about; It's an absolute Playstation 5 bonanza! Now that the system has been out for a week, we take a closer look at Bugsnax (obviously), Sackboy: A Big Adventure  and Spider-Man Miles Morales . Nick and Nolan share their EARLY impressions of Assassin's Creed Valhalla which is clearly going to be another divisive monster of a game. Nolan...

Even amidst the mess that is 2020, there are glimmers of hope. The next generation of console gaming has started and we have our first hands-on impressions of the Playstation 5 . Nolan talks about his time with Yakuza: Like a Dragon and Nick shares tales of his time with Visage ; a game that both terrifies and captivates. Furthermore, Krispy and Nick take a deeper dive into Ghost of Tsushima Legen...

After taking a week off of podcasting to play Phasmophobia together, we finally have a chance to talk at length about what makes the game such a hit. Brad and Nick talk about the latest entry in The Dark Pictures anthology, Little Hope, and Nolan surprises us with an inspired indie survival game with adorable husky dogs called The Red Lantern. Nick also delivers his impressions of Watch Dogs Legio...

Try as we might, we couldn't resist the pull of Genshin Impact . We take our first look at this Gacha sensation to see how it really compares to (and differentiates itself from) Breath of the Wild. Kris gives us his thoughts on Ghost of Tsushima Legends , the new muiltiplayer update that launched this week, and Nick discusses the scare tactics of Amnesia Rebirth .

In this (long overdue) episode of the Revival Club, we dig into the underdog of Rockstar's catalog: Bully. Released in 2006, this game established a cult following over the years thanks to it's charm, humor, and departure from Rockstar's standard M-rated subject matter. Together, with two community guests (Finding 404 & MrGreenTos), we discuss what makes this game special and why it remains one of...

With new hardware just a few weeks away, Sony has finally pulled back the curtain on it's new Playstation 5 UX (User Experience). We extract what we can from the virtual tour but there are still many questions left unanswered. In impressions, Brad talks about his time with ' Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time ' and Ed introduces ' Wildfire ,' a game that harkens back to 'Mark of the Ninja.' Nick a...

We never would have guessed that EA would manage to crank out not one, but TWO impressive Star Wars games in a row. Krispy returns to the fold this week to talk about ' Star Wars Squadrons' and how it has managed to surprise and delight against the odds. The group also dives even deeper into ' Hades' , Nick highlights ' Lost in Vivo ' courtesy of Carlos' recommendation, and Chris Davis revisits '1...

October has arrived but before we dive into a slew of horror games, we take a closer look at 3 recent releases spanning 3 very different genres. Brad gives us his initial impressions of a visual novel and the latest game from Vanillaware, 13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim . Nolan finally has his hands on Spelunky 2 and Nick played through Mafia: Definitive Edition , a ground-up remake of the original. We di...

Nearly 20 years later, Super Mario Sunshine has returned as part of the Super Mario 3D All Stars Collection to remind us that the famous plumber has a dark side. Luckily, Ed joins us this week to ensure us that Super Mario Galaxy is still a delight and to gush over Hades , the latest game from Supergiant, with Brad. But despite all that, Brad assures the group that the best platformer on the marke...

With only two months remaining until the launch of next-gen hardware , we take a deep dive into the launch strategies and lineups for both Microsoft and Sony. Of course, with that comes the unexpected chaos that unfolded around the pre-orders of the Playstation 5 . We each bring a game to the table this week as well including our first look at Among Us , Spellbreak , and Terminator: Resistance . N...

With Y2K Month at an end, we finally have a chance to talk about some of the big games and announcements that took place in August. Nolan gives us the rundown on Fall Guys , Brad pimps Wasteland 3 , and we take a closer look at an exciting indie title called Undermine ! In the news, we share our thoughts on the Suicide Squad and Gotham Knights news plus the big announcements from Nintendo on Mario...

It may be the end of Y2K Month but we still have a ton of nostalgia lined up. In our final episode of the month devoted to the games of the year 2000, we all find something to be excited about. Between the five of us, we revisit The Misadventures of Tron Bonne , Parasite Eve 2 , Star Trek Voyager: Elite Force , Dino Crisis 2 , and more! Brad even found a new passion for Valkyrie Profile and a new...

With very little in the way of new releases to focus on in August, we have turned our eyes to the games that came out in the year 2000! All month long, we are playing and discussing nothing but games celebrating their 20th anniversary in the year of our lord, 2020. On this episode, we gush over Metal Gear: Ghost Babel , the original Deus Ex , and Perfect Dark ! Brad hate-plays Shenmue and visits a...

After weeks of intense discourse and controversy surrounding the release of ' The Last of Us: Part II ,' the time has finally come for us to dive deep into spoiler-territory. We dedicated this entire episode to dissecting the biggest game of the year. There is a ton to discuss and we do our best to cover it all. We bridge the gap between both games and deliver our personal insights into the themes...

It is rare that all 5 of us both play and enjoy a game on this podcast but that is exactly what happened with Ghost of Tsushima . The discussion that ensues is chaotic and unpredictable, but enthusiastic! Nolan and Brad are a bit torn however after their first few hours with Paper Mario: The Origami King . In the 2nd segment, we deliver our reactions to the big Xbox Games Showcase which included t...

On this episode, Nick is joined by three lovely 4Player community members, Skud, Steve, and ChaiThai, to discuss our time spent playing ' Sleeping Dogs !' Released in 2012 by Square-Enix and United Front Games , the project weathered a troubled development cycle and still managed to delivery a memorable open-world action experience at a time when Rockstar dominated with Grand Theft Auto. It draws...

There is a lot to love on the PC this year and in this episode we dive into 3 of them! Chris Davis played through Gears Tactics and praises it for it's approach even if it is not the most complex tactics game. Brad is loving his time with Supraland Crash , the big story expansion to the first game, and Nick is addicted to the punishing (but brilliant) Desperados 3 . In the news, we talk about our...

One of the biggest releases of the year is finally upon us! The highly anticipated ' The Last of Us: Part 2 ' is out in the wild and more than half of the group this week has already plowed through the game's surprisingly beefy campaign! Have no fear though, our discussion this week avoids spoilers by focusing almost exclusively on mechanics and design! (Expect an actual spoilercast in the coming...

It's been a few weeks since our last "regular" show so we have a lot of ground to cover! Chris and Nick crack open the newly released ' Desperados III ' and Nick finally started up ' The Walking Dead: Saint's and Sinners ' in VR! Thanks to the wave of faux-E3 demos flooding the market, we do our best to highlight a few standout titles like ' Gloomwood ' and ' In Sound Mind '. There's also an awful...

Joining me on this episode of the Revival Club podcast is 4Player Alumni, David Liao , and community guest, KentonFTW ! We took a deep dive into Okami to talk about its legacy, its influences, and even it's potential future as a franchise. There was a LOT to unpack with this game but the discussions in Discord over the past month made it easy to ensure we covered all of the bases. 

We return to the fold this week with a special episode featuring 3 distinct segments! First up, Sony finally revealed the Playstation 5 along with a lineup of new games so we run down the list and give our thoughts. In the 2nd segment, David joins the group to have a SPOILER-FILLED discussion about the Final Fantasy 7 Remake - What happened and what does it all mean?! Finally, we wrap up the show...

Chris Davis's beloved Shark game, Maneater , is finally here! While some of us try to avoid shark puns, others aim to do the exact opposite. Brad successfully peddles Monster Train like it's a drug and Nolan vents his frustrations with trying to learn the flow of Civilization 6 . Brad and Krispy also talk about their recent foray into Deep Rock Galactic with the community and Krispy shares his new...

Thanks to the announcement of the surprise remake, Nick dives head-first into the Mafia trilogy starting with the new "Definitive Edition" of Mafia 2 . Additionally, Brad and Nolan soared through the skies in the demo for Iron Man VR and Brad tried out an exciting (and educational) mode in Assassin's Creed Origins . In the news, we discuss the rumors swirling about the return of Silent Hill . 

What a week for video games! We delve into all the surprises from this week including the 18-minute gameplay demonstration of Ghost of Tsushima , the reveal of Unreal Engine 5 , and the stealth announcement of Paper Mario: The Origami King ! Nolan delivers his early impressions of The Wonderful 101 remaster, Nick shares his thoughts on Pathologic 2 and VR horror "gemmy," Lies Beneath , and Ed brin...